Turn shoe structure



J1me .3 I F. E. MELCHIONNA- v1,809,247

TURN SHOE STRUCTURE Filed June 20, 1927 gme'ntoi 6130mm: q

Patented June 9, 1931 FRANK A. MELGI-IIONNA, CINCINNATI,- OHIO TURN SHOE Application filed-Tune 20,

This invention relates to a novel form of turn shoe wherein unusual strength and neat appearance are'provided for shoes'of th1s type at comparatively small expense.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved turn shoe with means whereby it is strengthened and whereby 1t may be given the appearance and also many of the advantages of a welt shoe.

Another object is to provide a turn shoe which is adapted to orthopedic or arch supporting construction.

These and other objects are attained by the means described herein and disclosed in 1 the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is an elevational view of a shoe of the invention; part being broken away.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the sole structure of a shoe of the invention.

Fig. 3 is a transverse section through the forward portion of the shoe.

In the present invention the improved type of turned shoe has a sole 12 having the usual channel 13 and shoulder 14 defining the portion 15 through which extend the stitches which secure the upper to the sole. The portion 15 intermediate the shoulder 14 and channel 13 is apt to be cut by the stitches 16 so that the upper may become separated therefrom. In the present invention a felt pad 18 is placed upon the top of the sole 12 intermediate the channel 13 at the top of the sole. A reinforcing member 19 which is preferably of fabric is placed over the top of felt 17 and has its edges turned upon themselves as at 20 and forced into the channels 13. The reinforcing member may be any suitable type of fabric such as canvas or duck, or it may be soft leather or any suitable flexible material. An adhesive substance is applied to the undersurface of the member 19 prior to mounting it in positionso that it may be tightly retained against v displacement. This structure prevents stretching of the sole and breaking of the channel walls duringthe manufacturing op-' erations when the leather is wet. Lighter and cheaper leather may be used .for the sole. A false welt member 21 comprising'a strip of flexible leather is then glued, stitched or.

I srmrgrnnn stapled about the, edgef22of the sole and about 17 is then sewed to the shoe in the usual manner, said upper being sewed upon the welt instead of being sewed directly against the shoulder 14 as has heretofore been done.

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the shoulder 14 thereof. The'upper Thestitches 16 extend j'through the upper 17, false welt 21, portion 15 and through the reinforcing -member 19' so that the structurally weak portion v15 is reinforced "onits channeled side by the reinforcing member 19 and on its shouldered side by the welt 21. ;After the. shoe has been sewed in this manner, the lip 2310f the false Welt 21 is cut away from the edge 22 ofthe sole thereby producing the appearance of a welt shoe. This structure is advantageous not only because of the additional strength of thestitching, but also because of the fact that the shoe is capable of repair in the same manner as is a true weltshoe or a McKay ,shoe. 7 In other wordswhen the sole 12 is badly worn it may be cut away whereupon a new sole may be attached by sewing directlyt-hrough the false welt 21. If desired, the

false-welt and original sole may be sewed'tog-etl1erab0utthe outer edges. I p

, The felt member 18 fills the space inter- ,m'ediatethe ridges occasioned by the sewing of the, upper to .the sole and in this way, eliminates the depression or concavity which usually occurs in turned shoes. s.

i. :Iiiorder to .providejanorthopedic'jor arch supporting shoe the stitching 16 which secures the upper to the solemay extend through [the reinforced element 19 aroundthe forwardsole portion to the forwardend'of the arch 'on each side of the sole as'indicated at24 and 25 in Fig. 2. Afterthe upper is sewed the shoe is turned. iAtthisgpointthe usual f shank leather member26; which may have an orthopej dicor other type ofgmetal shank: 27' secured thereto, is'then inserted beneath the free end of the reinforcing member 19 and held in position by means of tacks and adhesives. The heel portion 29 of the member 19 is then used to cover the shank leather 26 and is secured in place by adhesive and the usual nails which extend into; theheel of the shoe. This structure eliminates the slight crease or internal shoulder usually found in turn shoes at the junction of the shank leather with the sole and prevents any possibility of displacement of the shank leather. The inside appearance of the shoe is then similar to that of a welt shoe especially at the arch and heel portions which are usually examined by turning up the rear portion of the usual sock liner.

The arch portion of the sole has the thinness which gives a desirable appearance withv out sacrificing rigidity and strength. The sole has the desirable flexibility of a turn shoe but has the sturdy trim appearance of a welt shoe.

' It will be understood that the structure of the invention is applicable to some types of mens shoes.

What is claimed is:

1. In a turn shoe the combination of a sole channeled adjacent the edge, a reinforcing member on the sole and having its edge inserted in the channer, a false welt at the edge of the sole, an upper, stitching securing the upper, false welt, sole and reinforcing member together around the edge of the forward portion of the sole, whereby to leave free the rear end of the reinforcing member, and a shank leather and stiffener secured between ghe rear end of the soleand reinforcing mem- 2. In a turn shoe structure a channeled sole, a reinforcing member on the sole and extending into the channel at the forward portion of said sole, and a shank leather secured between the rear ends of the sole and reinforcing member.

3. In an improved turn shoe structure the combination of a channeled sole, a reinforcingmember on said sole and having its edge disposed in the channel, and a shank leather inserted between said reinforcing member and sole, stitching extending through; the forward portion of the reinforcing member, the rear portion of said reinforcing member serving'to additionally strengthen the rear 7 portion and shank of the'sole. 7

4. Ina turn shoe the combination of a sole having a channeled upper face, a filler on said face, a reinforcing member covering the filler and extending into the channel, and a shank leather extending from'the filler to the heel portion of thesole and secured between thesaid, portion of the sole and the reinforcing member; Y p In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this 15th day of June, 1927; V

FRANIC A. MELCHIONNA. 

